
The scenes are moody, almost noir in their wistfulness, potent in nostalgia. Some stories were memorable gems with beautiful writing. A leg wants to dance and trek moonlight inside, leaving footprints wet with dreams and adventure. I can't really explain what makes a poem special but to me, this one felt lovely. The language, the imagery and the simplicity just captured my heart. My favorite poem was Restless Leg by May Chong. TOK KOK: Dissecting Toleransi - Sukhbir Cheema Then again, that is just my own opinion! Other people may like them better!Īnd Crocodiles Lurk Below by Elizabeth Gimbad Others were not to my taste since the writing was a little simplistic or the stories felt like they had no clear climax or conflict. This! This is the tiger in the jungle we have been waiting for." But there were some truly excellent ones that made me sort of sit up and go, "Whoa, whoa. I did not like all of the stories because some were not to my taste. The majority of the stories are fiction but there is non-fiction, memoirs, poetry, photography and even a short comic. It is funny, non-apologetic and contains jokes, slangs and cultural quips that are instantly recognizable to our multicultural community (yes, yes we know Malaysians love money! The book cheekily alludes to this at the back by boldly inviting other Malaysians to submit their stories for cash prizes. The Fixi manifesto is proudly Malaysian which can alienate some readers or welcome them (I felt welcomed!). The book starts with a very cheeky foreword and manifesto that proudly claims that the book is one of 3000 limited copies and won't be reprinted. A discerning reader is bound to find something mouthwatering in this book. Each story has its own voice, flavor and distinct aroma. Just like the cover implies, the writing is as diverse and flavorful as a basket of Malaysian kuih muih and treats.

Little Basket 2017 is a collection of stories from Malaysian writers.
